Exeter City Football Club fans are being warned to behave during the upcoming Devon derby against Plymouth Argyle, with local police issuing a statement to ensure a safe and enjoyable match. The two teams will face off on Monday night at Home Park, with the Devon derby selected for Sky Sports broadcast. Exeter City Football Club is currently 21st in League One, with 49 points from 46 games, and a goal difference of -9. They are 54 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams looking to gain bragging rights and passage into the second round of the EFL Cup. Local police forces have already issued a warning to both sets of supporters in an attempt to prevent adverse behaviour in and around the vicinity of Home Park. Just four years ago, the two teams faced off for the first time since 2019, and a major policing operation in the city of Plymouth meant that local police forces were even supported by their colleagues in other areas of the South West. The two sides' last encounter only came four months ago in a 2-2 draw, which hindered the chances of Tom Cleverley's side making the play-offs, as well as Exeter's failed survival bid. However, in a bid for such feats to occur again this time around, Devon and Cornwall Police Supt Ryan Doyle has issued a warning. 'Plymouth residents will see a heightened police presence on match day,' said Doyle. 'As we know the vast majority of people attending the game will behave responsibly and support their team, but there can sometimes be a minority of people who are intent on engaging in poor behaviour.' It has also been confirmed that those travelling from St James' Park will be encouraged to head straight to the away section of the stadium rather than pubs in the city of Plymouth. Last season's two encounters saw Exeter come out on top with four points from a possible six despite their relegation, even though the previous matchup at Home Park will still leave a bitter taste in the mouth after Malachi Boateng's last-gasp equaliser for Argyle. The same is expected again as the visiting side saw their fans make up over 1,000 of the 17,016 supporters who attended the match.